Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Arctic Hunter USV for Royal Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare Needs
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Kongsberg Maritime has introduced the Arctic Hunter, a fully uncrewed surface vessel designed to meet the Royal Navy's Type 92 requirement for anti-submarine warfare. This vessel, based on a robust fishing trawler, aims to enhance underwater surveillance capabilities in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions, addressing the growing submarine threat from Russia.
The Arctic Hunter combines a proven commercial ship design with advanced remote-control and autonomous technologies, allowing for persistent operations in challenging environments. The Royal Navy's Hybrid Navy concept seeks to integrate uncrewed vessels alongside traditional warships, significantly expanding the fleet's sensing and weaponry capabilities.
Kongsberg Maritime plans to adapt the existing 184-foot hull of a fishing vessel, replacing its fishing gear with military systems necessary for anti-submarine operations. The Arctic Hunter will utilize the Sonar 2087, a high-performance towed array, to enhance the Royal Navy's ASW capabilities. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Fishing Trawler Adapted Into Arctic Hunter Drone Ship Aims To Scour For Russian Submarines
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